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Book SynopsisTHE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE GOTHIC Well written and interesting [it is] a testament to the breadth and depth of knowledge about its central subject among the more than 130 contributing writers, and also among the three editors, each of whom is a significant figure in the field of gothic studies A reference work that's firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area.
New York Journal of Books
A substantial achievement.
Reference Reviews
Comprehensive and wide-ranging, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic brings together over 200 newly-commissioned essays by leading scholars writing on all aspects of the Gothic as it is currently taught and researched, along with challenging insights into the development of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture. The A-Z entries provide comprehensive coverage of relevant authors, national traditions, critical developments, and notable texts that con
Trade Review
“A substantial achievement ... An essential addition for humanities libraries, particularly those with researchers active in Gothic.” (Reference Reviews, November 2013)
“As a reference work that’s firmly rooted in and actively devoted to expressing the current state of academic scholarship about its area, The Encyclopedia of the Gothic shares all the virtues and shortcomings of that field, including any quirks of selective focus. It’s quite valuable for what it is—and illuminating for what it is not.” (New York Journal of Books, February 2013)
Table of ContentsVolume I
Alphabetical List of Entries ix
Notes on Contributors xiii
Introduction xxxiii
The Gothic A–K 1–386
Volume II
Alphabetical List of Entries ix
Notes on Contributors xiii
The Gothic L–Z 387–757
Index 758
